Uranus may have looked strange when NASA’s Voyager 2 flew by
Some of the apparent quirks of Uranus may be due to bad timing. In 1986, the Voyager 2 spacecraft flew […]
A near-Earth asteroid provides clues to a dark matter theory
A hypothetical “fifth force” could attract asteroids, if it exists. But asteroid Bennu shows no signs that its orbit has
The footprints offer a rare look at ancient human relatives crossing paths
Two ancient hominid species with slightly different gaits interbred in East Africa. Traces preserved on what was once a muddy
A first look at the rocks from the far side of the moon creates a volcanic mystery
The first samples from the far side of the moon contain signs of surprising volcanic activity near the lunar south
Feather-inspired aircraft flaps can enhance flight performance
The aircraft wing may be the next big thing in aviation. The wings of the birds are contoured with overlapping
A sudden ice collapse hints at disturbing changes on the Antarctic coast
A hot spot is starting to form along the coast of East Antarctica. An ice shelf that broke apart seemingly
Neanderthals may have built a hearth specifically to make tar
Neanderthals really knew their way around fire. In a sea cave sheltered from Gibraltar’s raging winds, our ancient cousins created
Mars’ potato-shaped moons may be the remains of a shattered asteroid
Mars’ moons may be the remnants of an asteroid with a rogue star that came too close to the Red
A star winked out of his eyes. Could it be a ‘failed supernova’?
Some massive stars can go out with a bang, not a bang. A star that blinked out of view may
New videos reveal the hidden lives of Andean bears
Camera collar footage is revealing the secret lives of Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus), the only surviving South American ursid. A